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Sydney | Full-time | 12-month Parental Leave Contract | March Start An excellent contract opportunity for an experienced Practice Assistant to join a Top Tier international law firm within its high-performing Tax team. While this role is a 12-month parental leave contract, there may be opportunity to extend or transition to a permanent role for the right candidate, subject to business needs.

About the role

You’ll join a well-established Tax team supporting senior Partners in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. The team consists of seven Partners and three Practice Assistants, with this role created to provide additional support.

This is a billing-heavy role and will suit someone who enjoys working closely with Partners, managing competing priorities, and delivering a high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents
  • Managing billing, expenses and WIP, including detailed client reporting
  • Opening and closing files and maintaining filing systems
  • Managing diaries, inboxes, meetings and travel arrangements
  • Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Providing general administrative and team support as required
Who We Are Looking For
  • Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a legal support role
  • Strong billing experience in a legal or professional services environment
  • Elite 3E experience highly regarded
  • Typing speed of 70+ wpm
  • Advanced MS Office skills
  • Organised, proactive, and confident supporting multiple stakeholders
Why consider this role?
  • 12-month contract within a Top Tier international law firm
  • Potential opportunity to extend or become permanent for the right candidate
  • Supportive, collaborative Tax team with a strong internal reputation
  • Exposure to senior Partners and high-quality work
If you’re an experienced Practice Assistant open to contract work and looking to join a respected, global firm with a positive team culture, this role is well worth considering.

To apply: Please apply directly  or email me for a confidential discussion.

Please Note: Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Apply Now

Key Job Specs

  • Listed: 10 Feb 2026
  • Location: Sydney
  • Work Type: Contract or Temp

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